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With the Sacramento Kings holding the No. 7 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, it’s no secret that the team desperately needs a point guard and that the Kings have reportedly zeroed in on Arkansas’ Darius Acuff Jr. However, with six picks ahead of the Kings, there is a reality that exists where Acuff […] The post Kings rumors: The Darius Acuff Jr. backup option if he’s off the board appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Golden Knights arguably had the MVP of the NHL's conference finals, while an Avalanche center was the biggest disappointment. We look at those superlatives and two others.
The Philadelphia Flyers have added another member of their 2024 draft class to the organization, signing forward Ilya Pautov to a three-year entry-level contract, general manager Daniel Briere announced Monday. Pautov becomes the fifth player from Philadelphia’s 2024 draft group to sign an NHL contract, joining Jett Luchanko, Jack Berglund, Spencer Gill, and Noah Powell. […] The post Flyers sign 2024 sixth-round pick to entry-level contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
He still might be blaming himself, replaying the season-ending overtime goal against Carolina in Game 4 in his mind. But Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar was the brightest spot throughout the 2025-26 season. As strong as the seasons (and stints) Trevor Zegras and Porter Martone had, the performance Vladar consistently gave nearly the entire season was well beyond anything any other skater did. Toss in the fact the Flyers were coming off one of the worst statistical goaltending seasons in franchise...
Devan Dubnyk, Michael Traikos and Andrew McInnis discuss the Hurricanes eliminating the Canadiens, the Stanley Cup final, World Championship results and more.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed a goaltending prosect from Russia to bolster their goaltender depth in North America. The post Avalanche bolster goaltender depth with prospect signing appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
We’re now officially less than a month away from the 2026 NHL Draft, and for the first time since they last missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2016, the Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery and will be able to select with the first overall pick. The presumed consensus first overall selection is […] The post Gavin McKenna set for busy week at NHL Draft Combine with 8 interviews appeared first on ClutchPoints .
From the death of agent Claude Lemieux to a 2023 blood clot scare, Andersen has overcome a lot to get here.
Who will be the standout performer of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final? The NHL’s title chase is a stage where one player can tilt an entire series. In fact, a few performances have come to define the sport’s biggest moments.…
Which playoff format is better: The current one with the top three team in each division and two wildcard spots, or the previous one with the teams ranked one to eight in each Conference? Before you answer, let’s look at the results. Over the last five years, more than half of the NHL's conference finals…
Ken Holland has plenty of work to do to get the Los Angeles Kings to a point where they can compete for the Stanley Cup.
The Montreal Canadiens made a major splash last summer when they acquired Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders and immediately signed him to an eight-year, $76 million contract extension. Dobson’s first season in Quebec didn’t quite go as planned, though. Although he was solid in the regular season, chipping in 47 points in 80 […] The post Canadiens’ Noah Dobson opens up on hand injury he played through appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Edmonton Oilers are being urged to target an underrated Ottawa Senators forward. There is no secret that Edmonton’s general manager, Stan Bowman, has to make some moves this summer. After reaching back-to-back Stanley Cup finals, the Oilers were bounced early from this season’s postseason.Edmonton also has to make superstar center Connor McDavid happy or […] The post Oilers Urged to Target Smart Trade for Senators Forward appeared first on HEAVY .
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Finals. This places the Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006. That was the only time current Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour ever lifted the Cup. One of his current players, Taylor Hall, has been in the league since the […] The post Taylor Hall gets real on ‘special’ time with Hurricanes ahead of Stanley Cup Final appeared first on ClutchPoints .
For the third time since entering the National Hockey League as the 31st expansion franchise in 2017, the Vegas Golden Knights have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final. The Golden Knights will battle the Carolina Hurricanes, one of the strongest defensive clubs in the NHL, who have breezed through the Stanley Cup Playoffs thanks to […] The post 2 Golden Knights bold predictions for Stanley Cup Final vs. Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ex-Seattle Mariners top prospect Jarred Kelenic signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers on Monday. The Rangers have signed Jarred Kelenic to a minor league deal. — Shawn McFarland (@McFarland_Shawn) June 1, 2026 Recently, Kelenic elected to enter free agency after the Chicago White Sox designated him for assignment. OF Jarred Kelenic has […] The post Ex-Seattle Mariners Top Prospect Signs With Division Rival appeared first on HEAVY .
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the process of gradually narrowing down the list of candidates to fill their head coaching vacancy ahead of next season. John Chayka and the Toronto front office have a decision to make on who to hire after letting go of former coach Craig Berube. They appear to be making […] The post Report: Maple Leafs Have Interviewed Ex-Red Wings Coach appeared first on HEAVY .
When I first started writing for Pounding the Rock ahead of the 2016-17 season, the Spurs were plenty relevant. The had arguably a top 2 player in the league in Kawhi Leonard, their first ever big free agent signing (LaMarcus Aldridge) was entering his second season with the club, and they were seen as top […]
Brendan Gallagher’s remarkable 14-year NHL run with the Montreal Canadiens appears to be coming to an emotional close. During Montreal’s season-ending media availability following its Eastern Conference Final exit, the veteran winger became overwhelmed while discussing his future and his…
Veteran Brendan Gallagher was barely used this season with the Montreal Canadiens, and he said he'll be moving on. Could the Vancouver Canucks be where Gallagher revitalizes his career?
NFL safety Jamal Adams delivered a message on Seattle Seahawks assistant GM Nolan Teasley joining the Minnesota Vikings. The post Jamal Adams Shares 2 Words on Seahawks Losing Executive to Vikings appeared first on HEAVY .
When the New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the playoffs in dominating fashion, fans debated whether the Knicks’ nine days off before the Conference Finals would cause rust to build or if the rest would give them an advantage. Sportico’s analysis determined that rust was not a significant factor, […]
The Edmonton Oilers had plenty of heated moments on the ice in the 2025-26 season and kept things spicy on the mic after games as well. From calls for accountability to moments of deflection, and even praise for opposing head coaches, the Oilers had no shortage of post-game interview spice in 2025-26, and here are…
There’s a belief that Gallagher might be dealt during the offseason, opening up some money for the Canadiens.
Montreal Canadiens fans are still processing the end of a whirlwind campaign that saw their team advance to the Eastern Conference Final after winning two Game 7s on the road in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they just got slapped with a fairly surprising revelation. Veteran right winger Patrik Laine, who has been on the […] The post Why Canadiens’ Patrik Laine stayed on IR despite not being injured appeared first on ClutchPoints .